The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend in Okaloosa County has been marred by an
apparent drowning in the Gulf of Mexico in the Crystal Beach area of Destin.

The victim, Mary Anne Malinowski, age 56 (7-27-1947), of 4485 Woodbridge
Road, Niceville, was pulled from the Gulf by bystanders, after she encountered trouble
while swimming with a friend a few minutes after 8:00 o'clock Sunday evening (May
30). The incident happened behind the Inn at Crystal Beach, 2996 Scenic Highway 98. .

Malinoskwi's swimming companion attempted to pull her to shore, then called for
help when he reached the beach. Citizens in the vicinity found Ms. Malinowsi in the
water approximately 15 feet offshore, brought her to the shore, and started CPR.

She was transported by Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Services to Sacred
Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, where she was pronounced dead at 9:26 Sunday
night.

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for more information contact Sgt. Rick Hord, Public Information Officer